chapter7 Ⅰ~Ⅱ

Words & Expressions

1.acquiesce

Vera had acquiesced.

explanation: formal to do what something else wants, or allow something to happen, even though you do not really agree with it

e.g. Oil companies have been accused of acquiescing in the pollution of the ocean.

2.scramble to one's feet

Vera scrambled to her feet.

explanation: stand up very quickly and awkwardly

e.g. Micky scrambled to his feet and hurried into the kitchen.

3.far-fetched

Of course, some of the other accusations were very far-fetched and ridiculous.

explanation: very difficult to bellieve

e.g. The whole story sounds very far-fetched.

4.juncture

At this juncture, Armstrong felt what was needed was a man of action.

explanation: formal a particular point or stage in an activity or a series of events

At this juncture, I would like to make an important announcement.

5.withhold

If amyl nitrite were withheld - well, the consequences might easily be fatal.

explanation: to refuse to give someone something

e.g. I withheld payment until they had completed the work.

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Good Sentences

And if you tell me that Anthony Marston, a young bull with no nerves and precious little brains, got the wind up over having mowed down a couple of kids and deliberately put himself out of the way - well, the idea's laughable!

She paused, her delicate nose wrinkling itself in distaste.

But he was clever enough to do it from the judge's seat in wig and gown. So in the ordinary way you can't bring his little crime home to him.